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Nivea handcream ingredients list

Nivea Nivea handcream ingredients list lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

  1. Aqua
  2. Cetearyl Alcohol
  3. Glyceryl Stearate
  4. Cera microcristallina
  5. Cetearyl isononanoate
  6. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
  7. Cera alba
  8. Palm Acid
  9. Stearic Acid
  10. Dimethicone
  11. Phenoxyethanol
  12. Sodium carbomer
  13. Paraffinum Liquidum
  14. Methylparaben
  15. Myristic acid
  16. Arachidic acid
  17. Oleic Acid
  18. Linalool
  19. Benzyl Alcohol
  20. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
  21. Limonene
  22. Parfum

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT
Aqua
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCetearyl isononanoateCera alba
BINDING
Cera microcristallina
ANTIMICROBIAL
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
CLEANSING
Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

Palm AcidDimethiconePhenoxyethanolSodium carbomerParaffinum LiquidumMethylparabenMyristic acidArachidic acidOleic AcidLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimoneneParfum

Skim through

IngredientWhat it doesIrr. · Com.Rating
AquaSOLVENT0 · 0Green
Cetearyl AlcoholSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
Glyceryl StearateSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING0 · 0Green
Cera microcristallinaBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 5Green
Cetearyl isononanoateSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
C12-15 alkyl benzoateANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 2Green
Cera albaSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING1 · 1Green
Palm AcidNot decoded yet——
Stearic AcidCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING0 · 0Green
DimethiconeANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING0 · 0Green
PhenoxyethanolANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/291 · 0Yellow
Sodium carbomerEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
Paraffinum LiquidumANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT0 · 2Green
MethylparabenFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/120 · 0Yellow
Myristic acidPERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING0 · 1Green
Arachidic acidCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING0 · 0Green
Oleic AcidSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING0 · 0Green
LinaloolDEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/841 · 0Yellow
Benzyl AlcoholPRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/341 · 0Yellow
Butylphenyl MethylpropionalFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/16660 · –Green
LimoneneDEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/1681 · –Yellow
ParfumFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING2 · 0Yellow

Ingredients explained

Aqua
Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
Cera microcristallina
Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
Cetearyl isononanoate
Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
Cera alba
Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
Palm Acid
Not decoded yet
Stearic Acid
Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
Dimethicone
Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
Phenoxyethanol
Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Sodium carbomer
Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.
Paraffinum Liquidum
Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
Methylparaben
Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
Myristic acid
Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
Arachidic acid
C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
Linalool
Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Benzyl Alcohol
Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
Limonene
Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Parfum
Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page

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